In Nigeria’s Kano State, a transformative economic movement is being driven entirely by women. The Nasara Gidan Gayawa village savings and loan association (VSLA) is a powerful reminder of how community-led financial structures can support grassroots business growth and financial independence. What began as an unfamiliar concept has rapidly evolved … Read More
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A new solar drying hub in Nigeria is set to transform the lives of farmers and young agripreneurs in the country’s Kano State. The north-west Nigerian State is one of the country’s major agricultural strongholds, with an estimated 2.4 million farming households producing crops including grains to tomatoes, peppers and … Read More
Read MoreProject That Removes Lead Pollution in Zambia Wins Student Science Award.
A project aimed at removing lead pollution from water and soil in Zambia has been named winner of the 2026 Irish Aid / Self Help Africa ‘Science for Development Award’ at the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
Read MoreTom Brown: Supporting Women, Children and Rural Communities in Nigeria
Tom Brown is a traditional Nigerian food supplement made with a combination of different cereals and locally sourced products. It’s especially beneficial for infants, young children and breastfeeding women to prevent malnutrition.
Read MoreBirth certs support Nigeria’s ‘invisible’ children
A door-to-door birth registration programme in partnership with UNICEF is supporting children and families with a more certain future.
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